Fresh Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small cauliflower (about 1 1/4 lb.); 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves; 2 c. chicken broth (homemade or canned); 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. salt; dash of ground nutmeg; 2 c. half and half (light cream); 1/2 c. shredded Fontina cheese; chopped parsley (for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 small cauliflower (about 1 1/4 lb.)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves
2 c. chicken broth (homemade or canned)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
dash of ground nutmeg
2 c. half and half (light cream)
1/2 c. shredded Fontina cheese
chopped parsley (for garnish)

1
Cut out cauliflower core, remove outer leaves and separate into small florets.
2
Combine cauliflower in medium saucepan with onion, thyme and chicken broth. Bring to boiling.
3
Reduce heat. Simmer, partially covered, until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and reserve about 1/3 of cauliflower.
4
Transfer remaining cauliflower mixture to food processor or blender. Whirl until smoothly pureed.
5
In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
6
Cook until bubbly.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Gradually mix in half and half. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Blend in cauliflower puree and cheese.
9
Heat, stirring occasionally, until soup is steaming and cheese melts.
10
Add reserved cauliflower. Cook just until heated through, about 3 minutes.
11
Serve sprinkled with parsley.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small cauliflower (about 1 1/4 lb.), 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 1/4 tsp. dried thyme leaves, 2 c. chicken broth (homemade or canned), and more.

Yes, Fresh Cauliflower Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Cauliflower Soup

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